Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Indépendant Ichinomiya developpement
Kanpei Taisha
Meiji Shrine
Meiji Shrine
Tarif
Free (garden: 500 JPY)
Goshuin
500 JPY
Acces
5 min walk
Horaires
Sunrise to sunset (varies by season)
Vue d'ensemble
Meiji Shrine is Japan's most visited shrine, drawing over 10 million worshippers during the New Year period alone. Dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, the shrine sits within a 70-hectare artificial forest in the heart of Tokyo that has matured into a genuine old-growth ecosystem over its century of existence. The forest surrounding the shrine was a deliberate creation: 100,000 trees of 365 species were donated from across Japan and planted by nearly 100,000 youth volunteers. The planners deliberately chose species that would eventually form a self-sustaining climax forest, which the grove has now achieved. The shrine represents the intersection of Shinto with modern Japanese nationalism, built to honor the emperor who presided over Japan's transformation from feudal isolation to industrial modernity. Yet for most visitors today, it functions as a serene urban oasis and a place for life-milestone prayers, particularly hatsumode (New Year) and shichi-go-san (children's celebrations). The wide gravel approach through towering trees, the massive torii gates, and the sudden silence after leaving the bustle of Harajuku create one of Tokyo's most dramatic sensory transitions.
Histoire
Fondation
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Atteste par les sources
1920 Source: Imperial Diet resolution and construction records
1920📄Atteste par les sources
Shrine dedicated with 100,000 donated trees planted to create the forest
1945📄Atteste par les sources
Original buildings destroyed in Tokyo air raids
1958📄Atteste par les sources
Current buildings completed through public donations
Divinites venerees
⛩
primary Deity
⛩
primary Deity
Bienfaits
Reseau de sanctuaires
Indépendant head
A savoir
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The forest was designed to become self-sustaining within 100 years. Scientists have confirmed it has achieved true old-growth status, hosting species not originally planted.
Source: documented
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The main torii gate, one of the largest wooden torii in Japan, is made from a 1,500-year-old Taiwanese cypress tree.
Source: documented
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Emperor Meiji was a prolific poet. 100,000 of his waka poems were composed during his lifetime, and the shrine uses selections of these for its omikuji (fortune slips) instead of the usual lucky/unlucky format.
Source: documented
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The shrine's wine barrel display features barrels of Burgundy wine donated by French winemakers, alongside traditional sake barrels, reflecting Emperor Meiji's role in opening Japan to Western culture.
Source: documented
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Despite being in the center of Tokyo's busiest fashion district, the shrine grounds maintain temperatures several degrees cooler than surrounding streets.
Source: documented
Dans la pop culture
anime / 2018
Jujutsu Kaisen Meiji Shrine in Tokyo. Some fans associate it with the series' Tokyo settings, though no direct reference exists.
Infos pratiques
Location Coordinates
35.6764, 139.6993
Physical Address
1-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya, Tokyo
Province historique
Musashi
Acces
Harajuku Station (JR Yamanote Line) / Meiji-jingumae Station (Tokyo Metro)
5 min walk
Horaires
Sunrise to sunset (varies by season)
Meilleure saison
springautumnwinter
Langues etrangeres
EnglishChineseKorean
Accessibilite
Good - main approach is wide gravel path
Site officiel
https://www.meijijingu.or.jp/
Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.
Pourquoi ce sanctuaire
Japan's most visited shrine offers a microcosm of modern Shinto practice. The century-old artificial forest is itself a monument to Japanese environmental planning, and the shrine's position between traditional worship and contemporary urban life makes it an essential starting point for understanding how Shinto functions in modern Japan.
Sanctuaires lies
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上川神社
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Indépendant agriculture
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樽前山神社
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Indépendant securite en montagne
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Indépendant liens amoureux
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Hokkaido · Asahikawa
Indépendant developpement
Questions frequentes
Contenu redige par l'equipe editoriale de Jinja DB
What is Meiji Shrine?
Meiji Shrine is Japan's most visited shrine, drawing over 10 million worshippers during the New Year period alone. Dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, the shrine sits within a 70-hectare artificial forest in the heart of Tokyo that has matured into a genuine old-growth ecosystem over its century of existence. The forest surrounding the shrine was a deliberate creation: 100,000 trees of 365 species were donated from across Japan and planted by nearly 100,000 youth volunteers. The planners deliberately chose species that would eventually form a self-sustaining climax forest, which the grove has now achieved. The shrine represents the intersection of Shinto with modern Japanese nationalism, built to honor the emperor who presided over Japan's transformation from feudal isolation to industrial modernity. Yet for most visitors today, it functions as a serene urban oasis and a place for life-milestone prayers, particularly hatsumode (New Year) and shichi-go-san (children's celebrations). The wide gravel approach through towering trees, the massive torii gates, and the sudden silence after leaving the bustle of Harajuku create one of Tokyo's most dramatic sensory transitions.
Where is Meiji Shrine located?
Meiji Shrine is located in Shibuya, Tokyo. The full address is: 1-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya, Tokyo.
What deities are enshrined at Meiji Shrine?
The enshrined deities are: Emperor Meiji, Empress Shoken.
What blessings can you pray for at Meiji Shrine?
Meiji Shrine is known for: prosperite nationale, paix familiale, bonne fortune, rencontre amoureuse.
How do I get to Meiji Shrine?
The nearest station is Harajuku Station (JR Yamanote Line) / Meiji-jingumae Station (Tokyo Metro). It is about a 5-minute walk from the station.